Best Hotels & Lodges

The third jewel in the Loirien Mara crown, Naika Villa nestles south of the main Loirien Villa on the Oloololo Escarpment within the private Partakilat Conservancy. This 225-square-metre sanctuary offers two-bedroom privacy with all the trimmings: dedicated staff team, private safari vehicle, resident chef, and those sweeping Mara Triangle views that never get old. Floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve the boundaries between your villa and the wilderness, whilst a private infinity pool, fireplace-warmed sitting room, and both indoor and outdoor dining spaces let you tailor each day to your mood. Named in Maasai tradition like its sister villas, Naika delivers ultra-exclusive safari living where game drives run on your schedule and the northern white rhino sanctuary sits right on your doorstep.

Tucked into riverine forest on the banks of the Mara River, this owner-run seasonal camp delivers one of Kenya's most authentic safari experiences. With just eight tents hidden amongst the trees in the famed Musiara Marsh area (yes, the location where BBC's Big Cat Diaries was filmed), you're guaranteed big cat sightings and a properly intimate atmosphere. Owners Peter and Wendy Twycross have crafted something refreshingly personal here - think campaign furniture that channels old-school safari romance, silverware-and-linen breakfasts perched above the river, and silver-rated Maasai guides who'll tailor each day to your whims. The hippos provide nightly entertainment from the water below.

Tucked along the Ntiakitiak River in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy, this luxury tented camp proves that five-star service and wilderness immersion can coexist beautifully. With just twelve tents and access to one of the world's highest concentrations of lions, you'll experience the Mara minus the crowds that typically swarm the main reserve. The camp's unfenced setting means wildlife wanders freely (hippos grunting from the riverbank are your evening soundtrack), whilst Edwardian safari styling meets contemporary comforts inside. There's 24-hour butler service, an organic garden supplying the kitchens, and game drives that venture into both the conservancy and adjacent Masai Mara National Reserve. The Kempinski name brings European hospitality standards to the African bush.

In a world where luxury often feels generic and contrived, Paradise Plains offers a refreshing escape. Paradise Plains is more than just a camp — it’s an invitation to experience the wild in its purest form, wrapped in the embrace of unparalleled elegance. Join in for an adventure that harmonizes nature, comfort, and elegance, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Tangulia Ndogo is a tented safari camp situated on private land on the Western boundary of the Mara Reserve. It is located a short distance from Tangulia Mara camp and is booked on an exclusive use basis with a minimum requirement of four guests for two nights. Its location allows easy access for game drives around the Musiara Marsh, the short grass plains and Rhino Ridge in the Mara Reserve; or across the Mara River bridge into the Mara Triangle west of the river. Both areas are rich in biodiversity and offer prime wildlife and big cat viewing; and, during the migration, ready access to some of the main river-crossing sites.

The crown jewel of the Loirien Mara collection, this expansive three-bedroom villa sprawls across nearly 900 square metres on the Oloololo Escarpment within the exclusive Partakilat Conservancy. Named after the sacred Maasai Olive Tree, Loirien Villa redefines safari luxury with amenities you'd expect in a five-star resort – think wine cellar, bar area, sauna, steam room, office, and media room – all whilst overlooking the endless plains of the Mara Triangle. Your own dedicated staff team, private safari vehicle, and resident chef ensure every detail is handled, from dawn game drives to starlit dinners in the garden. With a dining table seating 20 and a sprawling private garden stretching to the escarpment's edge, this is the ultimate villa for families or groups seeking both adventure and complete privacy.

The family run Mara Camp is set up on the banks of the beautiful Mara River in the shade of the unique riverine forest and on the edge of Paradise Plains. Located in the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Strategically positioned to have access to both the main Masai Mara National Reserve and the Mara Triangle.

“Entumoto” means “meeting point” in Maa, and that’s exactly what this place is — where the hills meet the plains, and where people come together to share the magic of the Mara. It’s an intimate, family-run camp where you’re welcomed as a friend, surrounded by wilderness, warmth, and a deep love for nature.